Mom's Macaroni and Cheese

Name: Mom's Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 5 tablespoons butter, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 ounces process cheese, cubed (Velveeta); 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

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Recipe by Barenakedchef

The wonderful homemade goodness of this creamy macaroni and cheese makes it a staple side dish in my mother's kitchen and in mine as well. It has tender noodles and a crowd-pleasing golden crumb topping. -Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina (originally from Taste of Home)

READY IN: 1hr

SERVES: 6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5

tablespoons butter, divided
3

tablespoons all-purpose flour
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄

teaspoon pepper
1 ¹⁄₂

cups milk
1

cup shredded cheddar cheese
2

ounces process cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
2

tablespoons dry breadcrumbs

DIRECTIONS

•Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add the cheeses, stirring until cheese is melted. Drain macaroni.
• Transfer macaroni to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over macaroni; mix well. Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs. Sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until heated through and topping is golden brown.

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